Passive Fire Compliance Process
Passive fire protection is not just installation. It is a full compliance pathway that starts with fire design and continues through system selection, installation, inspection, certification, and long-term building records.
Understanding this process helps building owners, consultants, contractors, and facility managers make better decisions and keep passive fire systems compliant throughout the life of the building.
Fire Design (Fire Engineer / PS1)
The process begins with the fire design of the building. A Fire Engineer identifies the required Fire Resistance Ratings (FRR), fire separations, and protection requirements for the project. This design is typically supported by PS1 documentation.
Approved system selection
Suitable passive fire systems must then be selected based on tested and approved solutions. These systems need to match the service type, substrate, opening size, and required fire rating for the specific application.
Installation by trained installers
Passive fire systems should be installed by trained and competent installers who understand tested system requirements, manufacturer instructions, and project-specific compliance expectations.
Inspection and QA
Once installed, the work should be inspected and checked for quality assurance. This helps confirm the correct system has been used, installed properly, and supported with the right evidence and documentation.
Producer Statements (PS3 / PS4)
Producer Statements help confirm that the passive fire installation has been completed in accordance with the design and reviewed appropriately. These documents support the wider compliance and approval process.
Fire Register for BWOF
A fire register provides a permanent record of completed penetrations, system references, locations, fire ratings, and evidence. This is important for future maintenance, inspections, and BWOF compliance.
Why this matters
When passive fire is treated as a complete compliance process rather than just a trade activity, buildings are safer, documentation is clearer, and future inspections are easier to manage.
Good passive fire work depends on the right design, the right tested systems, competent installation, quality assurance, and a reliable building record for future owners and inspectors.
Better compliance, clearer records, and safer buildings.
Need help with passive fire compliance?
BAKKER PFI LTD works with building owners, consultants, and contractors to support compliant passive fire installation, documentation, and project delivery across New Zealand.